This book had such potential in my mind. I can't even express how enticed I was by the premise of the story. I was so eager for this one! Unfortunately, it flopped. And it flopped hard. The way the story is told is just SO boring. This would have worked so much better if someone who knew how to actually tell a story wrote the book based on conversations with Stallworth. This book read like one giant police file of dull facts. I am sure the movie is MUCH better because it is by Lee and Peele, after all. In my opinion, just watch that - this book will put you to sleep. 2 stars.